Tony Blair

At Akash Ambani-Shloka Mehta Wedding, Sundar Pichai, Tony Blair Among International Guests

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Sunday March 10, 2019

A slew of dignitaries and international guests have started arriving at the wedding ceremony of Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta that is taking place at a hotel in Mumbai.

"Enjoyed Our Discussion": Rahul Gandhi Meets Ex-UK PM Tony Blair

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 8, 2019

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday met former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and discussed a host of issues of mutual interest.

Theresa May Accuses Tony Blair, Condemns His New Brexit Vote Call

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday December 16, 2018

An extraordinary public row broke out today between British Prime Minister Theresa May and former Labour party leader Tony Blair over her Brexit deal. Ms May accused Tony Blair of insulting voters and trying to undermine her government with calls for a second referendum.

George Bush 'Duped' Tony Blair Into Backing 2003 Iraq War, Says Former UK PM Gordon Brown

World News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 5, 2017

Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Gordon Brown claims that his predecessor Tony Blair was "duped" by US President George W Bush into backing the 2003 Iraq War. Mr Brown said that a top secret US intelligence report, which showed there was "no evidence" that Iraq had access to weapons of mass destruction, was not shared with the UK governm...

EU Leaders Willing To Compromise Freedom Of Movement, Says Tony Blair

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday July 15, 2017

European Union leaders are willing to change the bloc's rules for the freedom of movement of workers, opening an opportunity for Britain to avoid a damaging "hard Brexit", former prime minister Tony Blair said today.

Former British PM Tony Blair Announces Return To Politics To Fight Brexit

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday May 1, 2017

Former British prime minister Tony Blair said Monday he was plunging back into domestic politics in order to fight against Brexit.

Former British Foreign Secretary William Hague Appointed Citi Senior Adviser

World News | Reuters | Tuesday January 17, 2017

Citigroup has hired former British foreign secretary William Hague to be a senior adviser to the Wall Street bank, as Britain prepares to negotiate its exit from the European Union.

Britain's Former Prime Minister Tony Blair Hints At Political Comeback

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday October 7, 2016

Britain's former prime minister Tony Blair hinted that he wanted to make a political comeback in an interview released Friday.

Blair Could Face Contempt Of Parliament Motion Over Iraq War: Media

World News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 10, 2016

Tony Blair could face a motion of contempt in the House of Commons over the 2003 invasion of Iraq, British media reported today after some MPs accused the former prime minister of misleading parliament.

Iraq War Was Illegal, Says Tony Blair's Former Deputy

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday July 11, 2016

Tony Blair's deputy as prime minister when Britain joined the invasion of Iraq has said he believes the war was illegal, days after a long-awaited report excoriated Britain's role in the conflict.

Iraq War Was Illegal, Says Tony Blair's Former Deputy

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday July 10, 2016

Tony Blair's deputy as prime minister when Britain joined the invasion of Iraq has said he believes the war was illegal, days after a long-awaited report excoriated Britain's role in the conflict.

'Please Stop Saying I Was Lying,' Says Ex-UK PM Tony Blair After Iraq War Inquiry

World News | Reuters | Thursday July 7, 2016

Tony Blair, the former prime minister who led Britain into war in Iraq in 2003, launched a defence of his legacy following the publication of a highly critical report into the war with a simple message: "Please stop saying I was lying."

Inquiry Slams Blair Over Iraq War, Reveals Secret Promise To Bush

World News | Reuters | Wednesday July 6, 2016

British Prime Minister Tony Blair told US President George W. Bush eight months before the 2003 invasion of Iraq "I will be with you, whatever", and relied on flawed intelligence and legal advice to go to war, a seven-year inquiry concluded on Wednesday.

Tony Blair Had Qualms On Iraq War, But Promised George W. Bush Support

World News | Reuters | Wednesday July 6, 2016

British Prime Minister Tony Blair wrote to US President George W. Bush eight months before the 2003 Iraq war that he would support him "whatever", even as he outlined numerous reservations about a possible military operation.

Tony Blair Takes Full Responsibility For Britain's Iraq War Failings

World News | Reuters | Wednesday July 6, 2016

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair said he would take full responsibility for the failings made in the build up to the invasion of Iraq when he responds to a long-awaited inquiry later on Wednesday.